Security News

“Classic” bugs open TP-Link’s SafeStream Gigabit Broadband VPN Router to attack
2018-11-20 12:51

Cisco Talos researchers have flagged four serious vulnerabilities in TP-Link’s SafeStream Gigabit Broadband VPN Router (TL-R600VPN). All four affect the device’s HTTP server, and can lead to...

Germany pushes router security rules, OpenWRT and CCC push back
2018-11-20 11:21

Hacker coalition wants device support timeline clarified, free firmware mandates Last week, in a attempt to address broadband router security, the German government published its suggestions for...

TP-Link Patches Remote Code Execution Flaws in SOHO Router
2018-11-19 19:28

Vulnerabilities recently addressed by WiFi device maker TP-Link in its TL-R600VPN small and home office (SOHO) router could allow remote code execution, Cisco Talos security researchers warn. read more

Botnet pwns 100,000 routers using ancient security flaw
2018-11-12 12:53

Researchers have stumbled on another large botnet that’s been hijacking home routers while nobody was paying attention.

Spammer scum hack 100,000 home routers via UPnP vulns to craft email-flinging botnet
2018-11-08 07:58

Look out for traffic to and from these IP addresses and ports Once again, a hundred thousand or more home routers have been press-ganged into a spam-spewing botnet, this time via Universal Plug...

Rapidly Growing Router Botnet Takes Advantage of 5-Year-Old Flaw
2018-11-07 16:23

A sophisticated proxy code has infected hundreds of thousands of devices already.

We asked 100 people to name a backdoored router. You said 'EE's 4GEE HH70'. Our survey says... Top answer!
2018-10-26 05:06

SSH hardcoded 'admin' login found, patch, er, patch coming? A Wi-Fi router flogged by British mobile network EE has a hidden administration account with a hardcoded username and password – and is...

Cryptojackers Keep Hacking Unpatched MikroTik Routers
2018-10-19 13:18

Vigilante Hacker Is Killing Unpatched Routers' Remote Administration AbilityCryptojackers and eavesdroppers are continuing to exploit a one-time zero-day flaw in unpatched MikroTik routers,...

Serious D-Link router security flaws may never be patched
2018-10-19 11:30

Six routers with serious security flaws are considered end of life (EOL) and may never be updated.

Multiple D-Link Routers Open to Complete Takeover with Simple Attack
2018-10-17 15:24

The vendor only plans to patch two of the eight impacted devices, according to a researcher.